Upper Eyelid Surgery : Boston plastic surgeon, Dr. Del Vecchio

Upper Lid Blepharoplasty refers to eyelid surgery and is designed to remove the excess fat, along with skin and muscle, from the upper eyelids.

What are the goals of upper eyelid plastic surgery?
A properly performed blepharoplasty procedure will produce a more youthful eyelid with less skin and fat, and a natural looking upper eyelid crease.

How is eyelid surgery performed?
Eyelid surgery is usually performed using local anesthesia and light intravenous sedation. It is commonly done in a doctor s office, outpatient surgical center or, in some cases, in a hospital. The procedure is most often performed on an outpatient basis.

Are there scars from eyelid plastic surgery?
Scars are a result of any surgical procedure. The incisions made in the upper eyelid crease to accomplish the goals of the procedure are barely visible after several months.

What are the risks involved with plastic surgery of the eyelids?
Fortunately, when performed by a competent plastic surgeon, complications are infrequent and minor. All patients will experience some bruising and swelling for a few days after the surgery. In addition, a temporary problem with closure of the eyelids is usually seen. Some may have temporary blurring of their vision, usually due to the ointments applied to the incisions post operatively. The theoretical complications of any surgical procedure, such as bleeding, infection, wound disruption and heavy scarring are possible, but rare.

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